Extra Help - Grants and Contracts Associate - Surgery

This Position is temporary, non-benefits eligible, and is limited to 900 hours.

Hiring Department: Surgery

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1025036

Posting Close Date: 05/07/2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary

Department of Surgery at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking an Extra-Help Grants and Contracts Associate.

The Extra-Help Grants and Contracts Associate will be responsible for the identification of funding sources, proposal drafting and submission, contract negotiation, sub-award issuance, pre-award and post-award administration (both financial and non-financial) of grants, awards and contracts that provide support for research, curriculum development, outreach, and/or service work.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and negotiate grant awards, contracts, and subcontracts in conjunction with faculty and/or researchers; collaborate with staff and key stakeholders to resolve issues related to sponsored grants and contracts.

• Participate in the prioritization of internal grants based on merit, grant application planning processes, reviewing funding opportunity announcements, application instructions, grants submission documents, grant funding availabilities, budgets and allowable costs and/or other criteria.

• Monitor, maintain and/or approve the financial status and program performance of the grant project; forecast cash requirements, cash flow, and spending rates; monitor, prepare and/or direct the preparation of the fiscal reports.

• Responsible for purchasing/purchase coding for research activities.

• Inform PI’s and research staff of changes in sponsor policies and regulations. Manage coordinate and ensure compliance with changes. Verify adherence to relevant University policies, procedures and accounting standards.

• Perform other related as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

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